Operations Specialist – Banking

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Operations Specialist executing banking operations and processing transactions for Apex Fintech Solutions. Collaborating internally to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial services.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute day-to-day banking operations with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness, including the processing of checks, wire transfers, and ACH transactions in accordance with Apex policy and within required processing windows
Identify transaction exceptions and escalate to management as appropriate; partner with cross-functional teams (AML, Legal, Risk, Client Services) to resolve exceptions within required timeframes, documenting all exception notes per established procedures
Follow Apex Banking SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements consistently across all transactions; seek guidance on non-standard situations and flag discrepancies or documentation gaps to senior team members
Identify and propose refinements to current operational workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk; participate in implementation of approved process improvements under senior guidance
Perform self-review of own work prior to submission; assist with the daily completion of supervisory checklist items, ensuring all required tasks, approvals, and signoffs are documented accurately and on time
Respond to routine and ad hoc requests from clients and internal teams (Client Services, Compliance, Risk etc.) in a timely and professional manner; assess urgency, gather required information, and coordinate with appropriate teams to ensure accurate resolution within agreed service level agreements (SLAs), escalating complex matters as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in financial services operations
FINRA SIE and Series 99 License(s) required (or willingness to obtain within a defined timeframe)
Comfortable working U.S. hours (night shift) in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in banking operations with a focus on checks, wire transfers, and ACH transactions within a clearing firm or broker-dealer setting
Familiarity with Apex Clearing systems or equivalent back-office platforms
Proficiency in Excel and operational reporting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
competitive PTO
401k match
parental leave
HSA contribution match
paid subscription to the Calm app
generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
hybrid work schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

Transaction ProcessingOperational Workflow ImprovementException ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSelf-ReviewData AnalysisFinancial Services OperationsClient CoordinationDocumentation AccuracyTimeliness

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailAdaptability

Certifications

FINRA SIE LicenseSeries 99 License